The Beats Powerbeats Pro Truly Wireless are sports earbuds with an ear hook design that helps keep them stable on your head during more intense exercises. An IPX4 rating also assures their protection from water splashes during hard runs outside. If you're an iPhone user, their H1 chip allows for seamless pairing with iOS devices, access to Spatial Audio via Apple Music, and compatibility with hands-free voice controls.
Our Verdict
The Beats Powerbeats Pro are good for neutral listening. They have a well-balanced sound profile with adequate bass and mid response, though their treble range veils voices and dulls sibilants. Their in-ear design won't be ideal for neutral listeners who care about soundstage, though, and you can't customize the sound since their companion app doesn't feature an EQ or presets.
- Very stable ear-hook design for sports.
- Good audio reproduction.
- Comfortable in-ear fit.
- Good control scheme.
- Lower IP rating than other sports headphones.
- Poor isolation performance.
The Beats Powerbeats Pro are acceptable for commuting. The Powerbeats Pro are comfortable enough for your daily commute, and you'll also have enough battery life for long trips. However, they don't do a good job of isolating against ambient noise. They won't block out the deep rumble of a bus engine and will let a lot of noise seep into your audio.
- Very stable ear-hook design for sports.
- Good audio reproduction.
- Comfortable in-ear fit.
- Good control scheme.
- Lower IP rating than other sports headphones.
- Poor isolation performance.
The Beats Powerbeats Pro are great for sports. These headphones are designed for physical activity. Their ear-hook design is stable and doesn't move around during intense sports. Like most in-ears, they are also very breathable, and you won't sweat more than usual when wearing them during your workouts. They have nice physical controls that are easy to use, even when being active. They are easy to carry around, but their case is a bit bulky, though this won't be a problem if you put it in a gym bag.
- Very stable ear-hook design for sports.
- Good audio reproduction.
- Comfortable in-ear fit.
- Good control scheme.
- Lower IP rating than other sports headphones.
- Poor isolation performance.
The Beats Powerbeats Pro are decent for the office. They have a long battery life and are quite comfortable to wear for long listening sessions. Unfortunately, they don't isolate well against ambient chatter and can become slightly leaky at high volumes. However, this won't be a problem if you don't blast your music or work from home.
- Very stable ear-hook design for sports.
- Good audio reproduction.
- Comfortable in-ear fit.
- Good control scheme.
- Lower IP rating than other sports headphones.
- Poor isolation performance.
The Beats Powerbeats Pro are sub-par for gaming; these headphones aren't designed for this use. Their latency will be too high for video games, and their microphone won't suit online multiplayer games.
The Beats Powerbeats Pro are wireless earbuds; you can't use them wired.
The Beats Powerbeats Pro are mediocre for phone calls. Their mic makes your voice sound muted and loses a lot of detail. They also can't separate your voice from louder background noise, so you won't be as understandable if taking a call from a busy street or subway station.
- Very stable ear-hook design for sports.
- Good audio reproduction.
- Comfortable in-ear fit.
- Good control scheme.
- Lower IP rating than other sports headphones.
- Poor isolation performance.
Changelog
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Updated Jun 11, 2025:
The Compared To Other Headphones and Noise Isolation sections have been updated to mention the next generation Beats Powerbeats Pro 2.
- Updated May 17, 2024: The Build Quality and Battery sections have been updated to note reports of corrosion from sweat and charging issues.
- Updated Jan 18, 2024: We've lowered the score of App Support to reflect the limited capacity of the app.
- Updated Oct 20, 2023: Made a note that the newly-reviewed Jabra Elite 8 Active True Wireless have a better build quality and a higher IP rating for dust and water resistance.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Beats Powerbeats Pro are available in three colors: 'Black', 'Navy', and 'Ivory'. We tested the 'Black' unit and expect other variants to perform the same.
If you encounter another variant, let us know in the forums, and we'll update our review.
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The Beats Powerbeats Pro are great sports headphones that set themselves apart by their neutral audio reproduction, great battery life, and very stable ear hook design. They have a more comfortable fit than the similarly designed JBL Endurance Peak 3 True Wireless and are stable enough for tough workouts or runs in the park. Unfortunately, they don't create a very tight seal and can't passively isolate against much ambient noise. That said, the Beats Powerbeats Pro have since been surpassed by the next generation model, which boasts active noise cancellation, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2.
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The Beats Fit Pro True Wireless offer more features than the Beats Powerbeats Pro Truly Wireless. The Fit Pro have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, a virtual soundstage feature, and ANC, which can block out more ambient noise. However, the Powerbeats Pro are more comfortable and have a better battery performance.
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are an upgrade from the Beats Powerbeats Pro Truly Wireless. Basically, the Powerbeats Pro 2 adds ANC, a smaller and lighter form factor, updated H2 chip, and an app interface with small quality of life improvements alongside Apple Spatial Audio. That said, if you don't care about ANC and want a basic pair of Bluetooth buds with over-ear hooks, some other features are rather similar, like the IPX4 rating, controls, and stability. For most people, the Powerbeats Pro 2 are better, but the Powerbeats Pro Truly Wireless are essentially a stripped-back version if you don't need all the bells and whistles.
The Beats Powerbeats Pro Truly Wireless and the JBL Endurance Peak 3 True Wireless have different strengths and, depending on your preferences, you may enjoy either pair. The Beats are worth considering if you're already in the Apple ecosystem since they have an H1 chip for seamless pairing with iOS devices. They're also significantly more comfortable and have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer. However, the JBL are better built with a higher IP rating for water resistance. They have a better overall battery performance, and their sound can be customized to your liking using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets.
The Beats Powerbeats Pro Truly Wireless and the Beats Studio Buds True Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer one over the other. While both headphones are comfortable, the Powerbeats are better for sports as they have a very stable in-ear fit. They also have a longer continuous battery life and an H1 chip so that you can seamlessly pair them up with other devices in your Apple ecosystem. However, the Studio Buds are better for commutes or in-office use. They have ANC, and while it offers a disappointing performance, it can still block out more background noise than the Powerbeats. They also leak less audio.
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